Hamstring stretch (lying down)
        
        
          
            
              
            
            
              - Lie flat on your back with your legs straight. If you feel discomfort in your back, place a small towel roll under your lower back. 
        
      
 
              - Holding the back of your affected leg, lift your leg straight up and toward your body until you feel a stretch at the back of your thigh.
        
      
 
              - Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
        
      
 
              - Repeat 2 to 4 times.
        
      
 
              - It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.
        
      
 
            
           
          
            
            
            
              
                
                  Current as of:  July 31, 2024
               
              
                
                  Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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              Current as of: July 31, 2024